Critics of the Eanes Independent School District's $52.5 million bond held a press conference Tuesday, but things got a little heated when a group supporting the bond showed up, pitting the current school board president against a former president.

World leaders are descending on the Lone Star State for a summit focused on economic growth between the U.S. and China. They will be at the LBJ Presidential Library through Wednesday to discuss investment in the world's two largest economies. Our Jeff Stensland has details. 12:15 PM

Texas officially fired Rick Barnes Sunday after 17 seasons as the men’s basketball coach, but as soon as Monday, multiple media outlets reported that he has been offered the head coaching position at Tennessee and is expected to accept. During his farewell presser, the 60-year-old said he told athletic director Steve Patterson he wanted to stay at UT and finish the job, yet stated he is not bitter and leaves the program with no regrets. All that and more in this episode of "Sports Night."
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Texas officially fired Rick Barnes Sunday after 17 seasons as the men’s basketball coach, but as soon as Monday, multiple media outlets reported that he has been offered the head coaching position at Tennessee and is expected to accept. During his farewell presser, the 60-year-old said he told athletic director Steve Patterson he wanted to stay at UT and finish the job, yet stated he is not bitter and leaves the program with no regrets. All that and more in this episode of "Sports Night."
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Austin police say they arrested have 39-year-old Jacques DeCarlos Gracia and charged him with murder after he fled Don Dario's Cantina in Southeast Austin late Saturday night. Earlier, police had found 41-year-old Manuel Trejo shot to death at the restaurant. 03/30/2015 07:18 PM

Governor Abbott's "strike force" releases its report on the embattled Health and Human Services Commission and warns against consolidation. As students across the tests begin STAAR tests, legislation could give an alternate path to those who don't pass them. Plus, the Senate approves a new school rating system. 03/30/2015 08:23 PM

Texas freshman Myles Turner says he's leaving the Longhorns after one season to enter the NBA draft. Turner announced the move Monday in a video posted on YouTube. The 6-foot-11 forward has long been projected as a potential lottery pick in the draft. 03/30/2015 04:23 PM

Gov. Greg Abbott says a new report out Monday regarding the Health and Human Services Commission is troubling. Abbott called for an investigation into the agency in January after a $110 million state contract fell through over questionable contracting procedures with Austin-based software company 21CT. Capital Tonight's LeAnn Wallace joins us with more. 03/30/2015 08:18 PM

STAAR testing is underway this week. Texas students must pass a series of standardized exams in order to graduate from high school, but lawmakers have fast-tracked a bill to try to give some seniors another alternative to get their diploma. Our Karina Kling spoke with one parent whose daughter hopes it becomes law. 03/30/2015 08:21 PM

Four deadly motorcycle crashes have happened in Austin in the last week, so the Austin Police Department is out to remind drivers to be on the lookout for motorcycles. According to national statistics, Texas ranks third in the nation for motorcycle ownership. Last year, 13 motorcyclists lost their lives on Austin roadways. 03/30/2015 07:54 PM

On Monday, wreaths were laid at the Capitol's Vietnam Veterans Monument. Sunday marked the anniversary of the day the last U.S. combat troop left Vietnam in 1973 and has been named Texas Vietnam Veterans Day. 03/30/2015 05:44 PM

A dispute over the labeling of genetically engineered food is heating up on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have filed competing bills on the issue of whether Americans should know if their food has genetically modified ingredients. Our Washington bureau reporter Geoff Bennett has the details. 03/30/2015 08:10 PM